Best Biker Bars and Food Stops in America

Step out of your comfort zone. Let's go somewhere new. When you are free to ride about the country, you are welcome to travel wherever the road takes you. So where should you stop to grab some brews or some awesome pub food? Here's the master list of biker bars that are the best!

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A unique bar restaurant that features live music and great food. Originally opened as a gas station in 1924, this club boasts the largest collection of Jim Beam decanters on display and the best seafood Po-Boys and burgers around.

Arizona

This motorcycle-friendly watering hole features live music, patio seating, and a kick-ass sandwich menu. Their burgers were named in the top five in the state of Arizona, and their servers are...nice on the eyes.

In the late 1870s, Wyatt Earp, Virgil Earp and Doc Holliday were patrons of the Palace. Today, the Palace is still the oldest frontier saloon in Arizona and the most well-known and historic restaurant and saloon in the state.

Arkansas

Rodney’s Handlebar & Grill

Little Rock, AR

Rodney’s is owned by (Rodney, not surprisingly) a rider who has been in the biker business for decades, and is a laidback hangout with a cool atmosphere. They feature bike nights, brews, music and awesome bar food. Be warned though, their portions are very generous. If you plan on eating, make sure you have a hollow leg.

The Ohio Club is a former gangster and baseball player hangout, and is the oldest bar in Arkansas. There is live music seven nights a week, great food too. Enjoy one of their “world famous” burgers and pub snacks, their kitchen is open daily and ‘til midnight on weekends.

California

Legendary biker bar that is housed in old military barracks and features good food, live music, and a great outdoor party scene. You can be sure there are hundreds of motorcycles in the parking lot on weekends. It’s said you can’t ride in the OC without checking out this place.

Heinold’s First and Last chance opened in 1883 and been serving continuously ever since. It is one of the oldest and best-preserved bars in the whole country, and showcases artifacts and relics that reflect its 113 year history. It gets crowded, it can get rowdy, and it is definitely a place to visit.

Colorado

This is where you should go if you want to chow down on a bison burger or knock back a couple of brews in a genuine, western-style saloon. Little Bear has also featured live music and entertainment for more than 40 years, and also has the reputation of being Colorado’s rowdiest mountain bar.

Connecticut

With six dollar steak dinners all week, live rock, blues, and country music, this biker bar is famous to locals and a frequent stop for riders. Get a plate of wings or enjoy a pig roast, or be a part of their poker runs.

If you like to sit around in good biker company and a party atmosphere this is a place you can’t miss. There is plenty to look at, bands, beer, cool bikes, and even an alligator who hangs out by boat ramp and comes right to dock and tables.

Illinois

This spacious biker bar serves pizza a pub food and boasts itself as the largest biker bar in Illinois. Catch some live music on the patio, or get some new ink while you're there. Poopy's even has a tattoo parlor!

Louisiana

A personal favorite of my boss, this is the ideal stop to find excellent pub food and even better drinks. The bartenders are friendly, and the laid-back atmosphere makes you feel at home no matter who you are. Try the sweet cornbread and the Mush Puppies (Boudin Balls), you won't be disappointed. For f***in' real. She won't stop talking about it.

Michigan

An old-school bar complete with its fair share of history. Rumored to have been a hangout for Prohibition-era Detroit gangsters, this laid back bar now features hot rock and blues music, great food, and cold drinks.

Missouri

Take it from this regular who said, “The owners are Bikers themselves. Have a nice place, live bands. bike shows and have an awesome campground out front with a nice cool creek passing through. Owners encourage camping if you have had to much to drink. Nice ride to the place as well.

South Dakota

Known as the premier live music spot and home of the Legendary Steak Tip Dinner, the Loud American Roadhouse is a spot you cannot miss when visiting Strugis, SD. Grab a beer or two and hang out with your rally buddies at this Sturgis icon.

If you want to stop at a hot spot with no shortage of fame, head here. This huge biker bar in South Dakota (that claims to be the world’s largest) was showcased on TV for its unique attractions such as zip lines and music stages.

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